FAQ

Questions? Answered.

Everything you need to know about DrumSplit's AI drum separation.

Can I remove drums from a song?+

Yes! Upload any track to DrumSplit and get 7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music with drums removed. Try it with the demo, then splits start at $0.99 each, and cost less per split in packs.

How do I extract a kick drum from a full mix?+

Upload your track to DrumSplit and our neural separation engine will automatically isolate the kick drum along with all other drum elements. Download just the kick drum stem separately in high-quality WAV format.

Can I use this to create drumless practice tracks?+

Absolutely! Upload your favorite song and DrumSplit automatically gives you a Music stem alongside the separated drum parts. Perfect for drummers who want to practice playing along with the original music without the drums.

What audio formats does DrumSplit support?+

DrumSplit supports WAV, MP3, FLAC, and other common audio formats. Files can be up to 100MB in size.

What makes DrumSplit different from other drum splitters?+

Most stem splitters separate a song into vocals, bass, drums, and other. DrumSplit splits drums into 5 individual stems (kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals) and also gives you a drum bus and the music with drums removed: 7 files per split.

Is DrumSplit better than Logic Pro stem separation?+

Logic Pro has its own Stem Splitter, so check what it outputs for drums. DrumSplit gives you 7 files: 5 individual drum stems, a drum bus and the music with drums removed.

How does DrumSplit compare to LALAL.AI?+

Check what LALAL.AI outputs for drums. DrumSplit splits drums into 5 individual stems and gives you a drum bus and the music without drums: 7 files per split. DrumSplit also offers 3 separation modes: Natural for acoustic, Puncher for EDM and hip-hop, and Direct for already isolated drums.

Is DrumSplit better than Ableton drum extraction?+

Ableton Live can separate stems, so check what it outputs for drums. DrumSplit's two-stage neural pipeline splits drums into kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, and cymbals individually, plus a drum bus and a music track with drums removed: 7 files per split.

What are the 3 separation modes?+

Natural mode delivers clean acoustic separation across all genres. Puncher mode adds transient enhancement, optimized for EDM, hip-hop, and pop. Direct mode skips drum isolation and directly splits already isolated drums into individual kit pieces.

Can I split drum loops into individual hits?+

Yes. Use Direct mode to split already isolated drums, breaks, or drum bus recordings into individual stems: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, and cymbals. Perfect for breaking down samples and loops for remixing and production.

How do I extract drums from a song?+

Upload your song to DrumSplit.io and our AI will extract the complete drum track from the mix. You'll get 7 files (kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music with drums removed), all as 24-bit WAV files in a ZIP. Splits start at $0.99 each, and cost less per split in packs.

How do I remove drums from a song to make a drumless track?+

Upload your track and DrumSplit automatically includes a Music stem in your download — the full song with all drums removed. Perfect for drummers who want to practice along with their favorite songs, or producers who want to replace the original drums with their own.

Can I isolate just the kick drum or just the snare?+

Yes. DrumSplit separates drums into 5 individual stems: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, and cymbals — plus a drum bus and a music track with drums removed (7 files per split). Download only the files you need.

What's the best drum separator for hip-hop and EDM?+

DrumSplit's Puncher mode is specifically optimized for electronic genres like hip-hop, EDM, trap, and pop. It uses transient enhancement to deliver punchy, clean kick and snare separation even from heavily compressed mixes. Natural mode works best for acoustic and jazz recordings.

Can I remove drums from an MP3 file?+

Yes. DrumSplit accepts MP3, WAV, FLAC, and other common audio formats. Upload your MP3 and get separated drum stems plus a drumless music track in high-quality WAV format. Files up to 100MB are supported.

Is DrumSplit better than Moises for drum separation?+

Check what Moises outputs for drums on the plan you use. DrumSplit splits drums into 5 individual stems and gives you a drum bus and the music with drums removed: 7 files per split. DrumSplit also offers 3 specialized separation modes for different genres.

Can I use DrumSplit for sampling and beat-making?+

Yes. Producers use DrumSplit to extract individual drum hits from records for sampling, chop drum breaks into individual pieces for beat-making, and isolate specific drum elements for layering and sound design. Direct mode is designed specifically for splitting drum samples and breaks.

Does DrumSplit have an API?+

Yes. DrumSplit offers a REST API for developers who want to integrate drum separation into their apps, DAW plugins, or workflows. The API supports all 3 separation modes, async processing with status polling, and programmatic stem downloads. Get your API key at drumsplit.io/developers.

How long does drum separation take?+

Processing time depends on the length of your track and the source format. On average, a typical 3–4 minute song takes about 2–3 minutes. Longer tracks or lossless formats like WAV and FLAC may take a bit longer. DrumSplit uses hard mode always, so your stems might take some time. You can wait or close the page — either way your stems will be saved to My Splits for 24 hours and emailed to you when ready.

Can I use the separated drums in commercial projects?+

Yes, all stems generated by DrumSplit can be used in commercial projects. You retain all rights to your separated audio files. Please ensure you have the rights to the original audio you're processing.